Clinton Courier Sept. 14, 1972 Patterson Dies Friday At His Home Allen Patterson, 63, was found dead by his wife about 6 p.m. Friday when she called him for the evening meal. The home is at Clinton Rt.2. Patterson had worked as an employee of the State Highway Department until June when he retired. He also worked at Oak Ridge as a security guard and at Beech Grove as a coal miner. A native of Campbell County, he moved to his area 31 years ago. He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church where he took an active part in the church. He often encouraged others to attend church. Patterson leaves his wife, Mrs. Carlie Perkey Patterson of Clinton, two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Dabney and Miss. Mary Lena Patterson, both of Clinton, a son,Thomas Allen Patterson of Auburn, Ala., two granddaughters, Janet and Barbara Dabney of Clinton, and a grandson, Robert Dabney Jr. of Clinton. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Clinch River Baptist Church with the Rev. George Delozier and the Rev. Hugh McMillian officiating. Burial was at Blowing Springs Cemetery.